Largest rosters
IMG Models
New York · est. 1960IMG Models is one of the world's most prestigious modeling agencies, representing some of the most recognizable faces in fashion. Founded by Mark McCormack, the agency has shaped the modern modeling industry with its unparalleled global reach across five continents. IMG's roster spans supermodels, athletes and cultural icons, making it a cornerstone of the international fashion landscape.
Elite Model Management
Paris · est. 1972Elite Model Management is a global powerhouse founded by John Casablancas in Paris. The agency pioneered the concept of the supermodel era and continues to discover and develop top-tier talent worldwide. Elite operates across four major fashion capitals and remains one of the most influential agencies in the industry.
Ford Models
New York City · est. 1946Ford Models is the oldest major modeling agency in the world, founded by Eileen and Jerry Ford in New York City. The agency played a defining role in establishing modeling as a legitimate profession and has launched the careers of countless iconic models. Ford continues to represent diverse talent across fashion, commercial and digital platforms.
Next Models
New York · est. 1989Next Model Management operates across five major fashion markets and has built a reputation for representing a diverse and commercially successful roster. The agency balances high-fashion editorial talent with strong commercial divisions. Next is known for its forward-thinking approach and early adoption of digital and social media strategies.
Women Management
New York · est. 1988Women Management is a globally recognized agency operating in three of the world's most important fashion capitals. The agency has built its reputation on representing strong editorial talent and has a particularly influential presence during fashion week seasons. Women Management is known for launching careers that span decades in the industry.
Viva Models
Paris · est. 2001VIVA Model Management is a model agency headquartered in Paris, with offices in London and Barcelona. It is known for representing edgy, editorial-led faces for editorial and avant-garde work across Europe's main fashion markets.
13 agencies
Marilyn Agency
Paris · est. 1985 · 290+Marilyn Agency is a prestigious Parisian agency that has been at the heart of French fashion for nearly four decades. Founded by Marilyn Gauthier, the agency is known for its refined aesthetic and for representing models who define the Parisian look. Marilyn has expanded to New York while maintaining its distinctly European sensibility.
Select Models
London · est. 1977 · 250+Select Model Management is one of London's longest-running and most respected agencies. Founded in the late 1970s, Select has played a key role in shaping the British modeling scene and continues to represent a diverse roster of established and emerging talent. The agency is known for its strong relationships with top photographers and fashion publications.
Metropolitan Models
Paris · est. 2005 · 230+Metropolitan Models is a Parisian agency that has built a strong reputation in the European fashion market since its founding in 2005. The agency is known for representing a mix of established editorial models and promising new faces. Metropolitan places a strong emphasis on personal development and long-term career building for its talent.
New Madison
Paris · est. 2006 · 190+New Madison is a Paris-based boutique agency that focuses on high-fashion and editorial talent. Founded in 2006, the agency has earned a reputation for its selective approach and strong editorial placements in major fashion publications. New Madison works closely with top photographers and brands to position its models at the forefront of the industry.
Silent Models
New York City · est. 2010 · 160+Silent Models is a New York-based agency that takes a quiet, understated approach to talent management. Founded in 2010, the agency focuses on building meaningful, long-term careers for its models rather than chasing short-term hype. Silent's curated roster reflects a commitment to authenticity and artistic integrity in an increasingly commercial industry.
Supreme Management
New York · est. 1999 · 60+Supreme Management is a boutique modeling agency with offices in New York, Paris and Milan, focusing on high-end talent representation. The New York division was founded in 2000 and is known for redefining beauty and individuality through selective management of fashion models. The Milan office, formerly known as Women Direct, and the Paris office provide management and development services for models across major fashion markets.
Lumpen Agency
Moscow · est. 2010 · 40+Lumpen is a modeling agency founded in Moscow in 2014 by Avdotja Alexandrova. It is known for street-cast and unconventional talent and for working with fashion brands and castings in high-fashion contexts.
How to choose an agency
No fees to sign
A real agency is paid a commission on the work it books. Registration fees, compulsory paid courses and a mandatory in-house photographer are the standard warning signs.
Look at the board, not the promise
Open the agency's own site and see who it actually represents and which clients those models shoot for. A board full of recent work is worth more than any pitch.
Match the market
High fashion, commercial, curve and talent boards want different things. A mother agency in your city that places you abroad often beats a distant big name.
How to submit
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Shoot digitals
Front, side and back plus a close-up. No makeup, no retouching, hair down, plain wall, natural light.
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Write down your stats
Height, bust or chest, waist, hips, shoe size, hair and eye colour, your city and your age.
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Use the agency's own form
Every profile here links the official site and social accounts. Submit through the agency's new-faces form or attend an open call — and never pay to apply.
Last updated: September 15, 2026